You don't ask an easy question, for sure. That's one that probably will require hindsight or the ability to fortell the future to know the answer. If she dies while under the anesthesia it will be as peaceful a passing as euthanasia, so that pain is yours, not hers.
If her teeth get worse and cause a fatal infection that would be worse for both of you. I think that depending on ...
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I am well aware this is a decision only I can make, and do hope this won't turn into a nasty thread.
I have a 16 year old kitty. She's lived outdoors her entire life, was (finally!) spayed when she was 12 years old. She has no desire to live indoors, I've tried to bring her in a few times. She's done well, but has developed clouding over one eye (thus rending her blind in that eye), and ...
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bookworm replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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carolinalima replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
There isn't a clear answer on this one.... I guess the best is to do what is in your heart... and
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cloud_shade replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
It sounds like you have your own answer already--you don't want to put her to sleep. Are you able to give her pain medicine after dental surgery? Typically my cats have received Buprenex, which is a liquid that is squirted just inside the cheek, after surgeries to help with pain. Talk to the vet about the types of anesthetics they use. The safest route is to use an inhaled anesthetic, like ...
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Ms. Freya replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wow...definately not an easy decision...
Thinking about it, I would probably opt for the dental if you have the money. She looks like a tough old girl and would heal and adjust pretty quick. If it's truly her time, then I think I'd rather chance a peaceful passing under anaesthetic while the attempt was made to help her, than a decline due to bad teeth and a decreased appetite. As for the ...
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white cat lover replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
They use Sevo, that much I do remember. They did say they'd only use an inhaled anesthetic due to her age. Pain meds wouldn't be a problem, and they'd do an anti-biotic injection for her.
What are other's experiences with older cats & dentals?
I've always been concerned about heated cat beds catching fire outside....I've used the self heating ones, but she'd be living with Mr. Whizzer ...
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cloud_shade replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Spot was my problem child. He had one dental back when my vet still used ketamine as the anesthetic. He had gone in primarily to treat an abscess, and they did a dental while he was under. He came through it a little wobbly for a day or two (from the anesthetic) but otherwise fine. He eventually succombed to heart disease, possibly aggravated by his thyroid condition.
Odo is my current ...
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mews2much replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
That is hard choice to make.
I would try to save her.
I would not use ketamine at all.
I know of a lot of cats dying from it.
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white cat lover replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ketamine is never used on any of my animals, I made that abundantly clear to any vet I've used.
I never considered looking for a heated pet bed specifically for outdoor use!
I'm having one vet take a look at her tomorrow, and I'll call my vet's office again to bounce more questions/ideas off them. They are booked to the end of the month for dentals, but I pretty much have a standing appt...
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LDG replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Nat, we've got two microwaveable discs. If you want them, they are yours. PM me with your address please.
Nat - is the new vet at the same practice? Are her records there? I think what I would do is consult with the new one - even if not at the same practice, come to think of it. Maybe you can get her record of the last surgery. He knows what he uses vs. what was used on her before. He ...
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esrandall2000 replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I'd do the dental.
Best and good luck!
Elizabeth and kitties
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